small is MASSIVE!

In solidarity, we will reimagine our preferred futures!

WATCH SESSION FOUR

In our last session, Asia will come together with Africa and come together with the World to celebrate life!

FEATURED INSPIRATORS FOR THIS SESSION INCLUDED:

*Find the Bios of our Inspirators on the FESTIVAL menu bar

(MODERATOR) Richard Hsu, Shanghai, China: Co-founder of Pan-Asia Network

1. Saamdu Chetri, Bhutan, India: has an interesting perspective around “Gross National Happiness paradigm beyond GNP”

2. Sirikul NUI Laukaikul, Bangkok, Thailand: focus on “Moderation” and Balancing Growth

3. Biman Najika Liyanage, Beijing, China: focus on “How to build products with conscious engineering frameworks”

4. Sun Li-Tsuei, Taipei, Taiwan: Founder of Shang Orientheatre – is going to share with us the “culture of Chi”

5. Xinlin Song, Shanghai, China: focus on “diversity in culture but unity in nature”

6. Joe Sidek, Malaysia: Chairman | Federation for Asian Cultural Promotion (FACP)

 

GLOBAL INSPIRATION DAY

#OpenDesignAfrika calls on Afrikans and the world to action small seeds of change EVERYWHERE! Today we have to write the most important design brief in the history of humanity; it is time to rise in solidarity with our global neighbours and Inspirators for action! Global Inspiration Day 2020 was live-streamed from #VandAWaterfront in #CapeTown, #SouthAfrica #ODA2020  

Let’s continue to celebrate the power of creativity and humanity through our global design champions, unsung heroes, and changemakers; as we share stories, learn together, and get inspired to unlock greater potential and aspirations for thriving futures! Through a series of global dialogues, followed by virtual coffee sessions; we have brought exciting Inspirators together with our global audience so that you can get inspired by their personal stories that touch the lives of a few, a community, city, country, continent, or globally. 

#designtoinclude #designforimpact #designforchange #designforall #designforlife #designforwellbeing #AfrikanPride #proudlyafrican #Africanpride #LetsGoAfrika #futurethinking #thrivingFuture #futureforall #smallismassive #designlens #designingthefuture #changemakers #superheroes #ActiveCitizens #steameducation #futureskills #educationforall #unsdgs #humanitymatters #planet #StrongerTogether #bettertogether #togetherness 

small is MASSIVE!

In solidarity, we will reimagine our preferred futures!

WATCH SESSION TWO

A focus on “The Futures Project” (TFP) followed by an interview with Henry Matthys, V&A Programme Manager, who has a key focus on Social Inclusion and Placemaking at the V&A.

The Futures Project, an international not-for-profit organisation, aims to change the global dialogue about innovation and the future. Building on the UN Agenda 2030, The Futures Project (TFP) brings people together across borders and sectors to create shared visions for the future and facilitates the action and innovation that bring these visions to life. In spring 2020, The Futures Project launched a global, open ‘Call to Action’ for Innovators for the Future. The Call sought innovative projects and initiatives that are making positive and substantial impacts on communities and their futures by addressing the urgency of the moment and staying committed to the future. This session features some of the most inspiring Innovators for the Future and their change projects and future visions.

FEATURED INSPIRATORS FOR THIS SESSION INCLUDED:

*Find the Bios of our Inspirators on the FESTIVAL menu bar

(MODERATOR) Julia Stamm, Berlin, Germany: The Founder & CEO of The Futures Project will be in dialogue with some of her Innovators for the Future semi-finalists.

1. Venuste Kubwimana, Nairobi, Kenya: Rwandan youth activist and social entrepreneur

2. Wainright Acquoi, Boca Raton, Florida: social entrepreneur reimagining the future of secondary education in Liberia​

3. Benedicta Chukwuyem Apuamah, Asaba, Nigeria: Founder of Girls for Development Goals Foundation

4. Wynand Espach, Tzaneen, South Africa: Chief Operating Officer of Agricolleges International

5. David Idunnuoluwa, Lagos, Nigeria: E-Mobility specialist at MAX – empower millions of people at the bottom of the pyramid To learn more about our inspirators please go to www.opendesignafrika.org/festival to read their bios.

STAY TUNED AFTER THIS SESSION FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH HENRY MATTHYS – the V&A Programme Manager, with a key focus on Social Inclusion and Placemaking

 

 

 

GLOBAL INSPIRATION DAY

#OpenDesignAfrika calls on Afrikans and the world to action small seeds of change EVERYWHERE! Today we have to write the most important design brief in the history of humanity; it is time to rise in solidarity with our global neighbours and Inspirators for action! Global Inspiration Day 2020 was live-streamed from #VandAWaterfront in #CapeTown, #SouthAfrica #ODA2020  

Let’s continue to celebrate the power of creativity and humanity through our global design champions, unsung heroes, and changemakers; as we share stories, learn together, and get inspired to unlock greater potential and aspirations for thriving futures! Through a series of global dialogues, followed by virtual coffee sessions; we have brought exciting Inspirators together with our global audience so that you can get inspired by their personal stories that touch the lives of a few, a community, city, country, continent, or globally. 

#designtoinclude #designforimpact #designforchange #designforall #designforlife #designforwellbeing #AfrikanPride #proudlyafrican #Africanpride #LetsGoAfrika #futurethinking #thrivingFuture #futureforall #smallismassive #designlens #designingthefuture #changemakers #superheroes #ActiveCitizens #steameducation #futureskills #educationforall #unsdgs #humanitymatters #planet #StrongerTogether #bettertogether #togetherness 

AFRIKA IS RISING!

small is MASSIVE!

WATCH SESSION FOUR

SESSION FOUR: “Inspired by Afrika” – small is MASSIVE!

In this special session, we focused on three Inspirators who shared how Afrika has inspired them.

Rise with us! Get inspired and learn from the following Inspirators as they share their unique stories during this fourth and last session of the “Afrika is Rising” day.

OUR FEATURED INSPIRATORS FOR THIS SESSION INCLUDED:

*Find the Bios of our Inspirators on the FESTIVAL menu bar

(MODERATOR) Richard Hsu, Shangai, China: Co-founder of Pan Asia Network

1. Julie Taymor, NYC, USA: The director and designer of the global theatre success, THE LION KING

2. Gunter Pauli, Antwerpen, Belgium: author of “The Blue Economy”

3. Hicham Lahlou, Casablanca, Morocco: How to leverage Design-led Innovation to develop thriving circular economies in Afrika

 

AFRIKA IS RISING!

small is MASSIVE!

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AFRIKA IS RISING!

small is MASSIVE!

WATCH SESSION TWO

Rise with us! Get inspired and learn from the following Inspirators as they share their unique stories with us during this special second session that will focus on Sustainability that’s creating flourishing environments and adding significance and meaning to their communities. Time to take action, share our Afrikan stories with the world and take control of our own destiny so that we can design a thriving Afrika together!

OUR FEATURED INSPIRATORS FOR THIS SESSION INCLUDED:

*Find the Bios of our Inspirators on the FESTIVAL menu bar

1. Jamila Bargach, Morocco – biggest Fog Harvest project in the world

2. Ralph Borland, Cape Town, SA: African Robots & SPACECRAFTS

3. Musinguzi Mark Musiimenta, Uganda: Founder of Hya Bioplastics, Africa’s first biotechnology startup

 

 

AFRIKA IS RISING!

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AFRIKA IS RISING!

small is MASSIVE!

ODA’s first Virtual Festival was streamed live from the V&A Waterfront on 27 October,  at “Afrika is Rising Day”. On this day we celebrated the power of creativity through our design champions, unsung heroes, and changemakers. On this day we came together to unlock greater Afrikan potential and aspirations to design our thriving futures. Through a series of Afrikan stories and dialogues, workshops, and virtual coffee networking sessions; we brought Afrikan Inspirators and creatives together with a global audience to experience Afrikan greatness. Through Creativity and appropriate Innovation, we can impact one person’s life, a hundred, a thousand, and even a million. Our global audience also enjoyed the performance of great music talent from Cape Town who performed in different locations at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town during the breaks. Open Design Afrika is determined to keep this platform free of charge and accessible to everyone. The ODA team thanks everyone for their invaluable contribution, participation, and support.

WATCH THE WELCOME ADDRESS

Our opening address was delivered by Mr. David Green the Chief Executive Officer for the V&A Waterfront, one of Africa’s most iconic and visited destinations situated in Cape Town. 

 

#designtoinclude #designforimpact #designforchange #designforall #designforlife #designforwellbeing #AfrikanPride #proudlyafrican #Africanpride #LetsGoAfrika #futurethinking #thrivingFuture #futureforall #smallismassive #designlens #designingthefuture #changemakers #superheroes #ActiveCitizens #steameducation #futureskills #educationforall #unsdgs #humanitymatters #planet #StrongerTogether #bettertogether #togetherness